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VA53 MTY

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,201 mi
Last recorded101,201 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 MTY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 101,201 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 95,044 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 88,030 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,538 miles

O/S/F wheel bearing noisy, but has no play

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,874 miles

Exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 4 Jan 2012 68,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Auxillary belt cracking

Exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Front wipers juddering

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Dec 2010 61,433 miles

Exhaust flexi-pipe starting to rattle

Pass 31 Dec 2009 54,283 miles

Spare wheel damaged

Front discs slightly lipped and corroded

Front wipers split

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,986 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,781 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 26,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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VA53 MTY is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA53 MTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA53 MTY registered?

VA53 MTY is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is VA53 MTY safe to buy?

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